Sermons on Divine Direction:

The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

COULD RECENT EVENTS BE BRINGING US CLOSER TO THE APPEARANCE OF THE ANTICHRIST?

THE ANTICHRIST REVELATION 13:1-10 INTRODUCTION: FOR THE LAST TWO OR THREE MESSAGES WE’VE BEEN LOOKING AT ELEMENTS OF THE LAST DAYS THAT WILL HAPPEN AROUND THE TIME OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH AND BEFORE THE TRIBULATION. THE TRIBULATION PERIOD DOES NOT START IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RAPTURE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Bart Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2010

If we dont’ want to become weakened or hardened in adversity, but change the world around us, we must throw aside our own efforts at self-betterment and trust Christ with our lives.

A daughter complained to her father about how hard things were for her. “As soon as I solve one problem,” she said, “another one comes up. I’m tired of struggling.” Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen where he filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Chosen Place

Contributed by James May on Feb 14, 2010

Where has God placed you? Has he equipped you for service? Sometimes the hardest place to work is in God's chosen place.

God’s Chosen Place Sunday, February 14, 2010 am By Pastor James May I’ve often felt a little disturbed that I’ve never felt a call to go to a foreign mission field. When I hear of those who have gone to preach the gospel in other places around the world, and they tell of the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

But ... But ... But

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 19, 2010

Introverts do not think they are ready for ministry, but actually their personality is a resource for ministry, for they can enable God to empower them.

The way we live out our lives depends on the kind of personality we have. What we do, how we do it, the way we go about our daily tasks, the ways in which we relate to one another … all these things come out of the kind of personality we have. You can argue, if you want, that cultural ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitless Religion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2010

If we want to bear fruit for the glory of God and lead people to Him on a regular basis, then we must let Christ clean out the fruitless religion, and we must pray with hearts full of faith and forgiveness

A clergyman dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter says to this guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether to admit you into the Kingdom of Heaven?” The guy replies, “I’m Joe Cohen, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Compelled, Convinced, And Commissioned Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 8, 2010

In this lesson we see what it was that compelled Paul to serve, and therefore what it is that should compel us as well.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a very wealthy lawyer who vacationed for several weeks each year at his summer home in the backwoods of Maine. 1. Each summer, he would invite friends to come to visit him. 2. One summer he invited a lawyer from Czechoslovakia to visit him. 3. They had a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relational Religion Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 9, 2010

God wants your religion to be characterized by love, compassion, and holy living.

Relational Religion James 1:19-27 Intro: The word “religion” has really gotten a bad rap in modern history. It is almost a dirty word to some. Maybe you’ve heard some of these phrases before: “Oh, you got religion!” “Don’t shove your religion on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Yes, I Believe In The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 23, 2010

It is NOT intellectually dishonest to believe in the resurrection of the dead. Life is not about how much good we ultimately do, instead it is about a relationship with Jesus.

If any of you have ever owned an electric lawn mower, you know that electric lawn mowers tend to not be very powerful. Electric lawn mowers, as a whole, are underpowered garden tools. I have an electric lawn mower now and it isn’t very powerful, all I can say is that the price seemed right at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grace In Marriage Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

Jesus discusses marriage, divorce and remarriage, covered by His grace and love. 1. God's Aspiration, 2. God's Allowance, 3. God's Acquittal.

The Grace of Marriage Mark 10:1-12 A common mistake in Bible teaching is when the teacher/preacher takes a passage and presents it as if it were all God says about a subject. Proper Bible study of a subject must take what all the Bible says about a subject and recognize what each passage adds to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Every Thorn Has A Rose Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 25, 2012

This morning we are going to talk about boasting and weaknesses and thorns. The question we can ask is ‘How can the power of Christ be made available in my life?’ What is God’s avenue for making me usable in His kingdom?

This morning we are going to talk about boasting and weaknesses and thorns. The question we can ask is ‘How can the power of Christ be made available in my life?’ What is God’s avenue for making me usable in His kingdom? What would you talk about if someone asked you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

The Believer And Sin Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 28, 2012

Paul paints a grim and fearfully vivid portrait of what sin is and what it can do and then joyfully raises the curtain on the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 24, 2012 Date Preached: March 25, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: The Law & the Believer Sermon Text: Romans 7:13-25 [ESV] Introduction: Well we have come a long way here in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mocking The Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 30, 2012

Jesus suffered as much emotionally as he did physically.

Mocking the Messiah Text: Matt. 27:27-44 Introduction 1. Illustration: Nobody likes to have people make fun of them. Most of us know the old saying, "stick and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." Well, I think most of us know that isn't true. Nothing hurts worse than to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-44

Denomination: Methodist

Let's Get Together Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Do you ever wonder what heaven is going to be like? Well I have a feeling Jesus wanted us to experience a little taste of it through the church.

Do you ever wonder what heaven is going to be like? Well I have a feeling Jesus wanted us to experience a little taste of it through the church. We hear things like he has made us a Kingdom of Priests for God His Father, when speaking to the seven churches in Revelation. And again in Revelation 5, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Harmony In The Home Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 12, 2012

If you want harmony in YOUR home, submit to your husband; love your wife; obey your parents; encourage your children

A man shared with his friends that he and his wife were going through the empty-nest syndrome. He said the worst part about it was that once the children leave, some wives treat their husbands like children. He said, “When we go to the grocery store and I reach for cereal, she slaps my hand ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Possible

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 13, 2012

When we place our faith and trust in God, all things are possible.

Text: Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). When a rich young man approached Jesus and asked him, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life,” Jesus told him to obey the commandments. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church